About this Event
From delivering resilience and restoring nature to improving productivity and building a workforce of tomorrow.
We’re pleased to announce we’re bringing the sector together to explore the innovations, investments and practical solutions that will define Britain’s infrastructure today and for decades to come. Join us on 30 June 2026 for the Delivering Infrastructure 2050 conference at Savoy Place, London (2 Savoy Pl, WC2R 0BL).
Why attend?
- Hear from senior leaders shaping the UK’s infrastructure agenda
- Gain practical, applicable insights you can use in your work
- Discover real examples of climate-resilient, future-ready infrastructure
- Connect with 100+ decision-makers from consultancy, engineering, government, regulators, developers and clients
- Influence the decisions that will shape the infrastructure for generations to come
Key themes
- Innovation & productivity: smarter, more efficient delivery
- Climate-resilient, nature positive, infrastructure in action
- Future Skills & talent: building our workforce
- Collaboration & investment: unlocking opportunity and impact
Sponsorship opportunities
For sponsorship packages and partnership details, please email [email protected].
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration with tea and coffee
Info: Maxwell Library, first floor
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome speech
Info: Turing Lecture Theatre, second floor
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Climate-resilient infrastructure in action - Sponsored by Mott MacDonald
Info: Speakers: 1. Andrew Went - Technical and Safety Director, East West Rail Engineering
2. Beatrice Filkin - Director Major Projects, OFGEM
3. Chris Wright - Director and Head of Sustainability and Decarbonisation, Avison Young
4. Julie Foley - Director of Strategy and Adaptation, Flood and Coastal Risk Management directorate, Environment Agency
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Ministerial Keynote Address
Info: Chris McDonald, Minister for Industry (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero / Department for Business and Trade)
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Refreshments and networking
Info: Maxwell Library, first floor
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM
Unlocking opportunities for growth and impact
Info: Speakers: 1. Kamal Panchal – Senior Advisor, Local Government Association
2. Kate Kendall - Director on the Major Projects, Ofwat
3. Matt Palmer - CEO, Lower Thames Crossing
4. Nick Platts - Managing Director, Luton Rising
5. Nicola Bell - Chief Delivery Officer, National Highways
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Interactive ideas pitch: Procurement 2050
Info: Speakers: 1. Keith Waller - Director, High Value Manufacturing Catapult
2. Mark Robinson - Group Chief Exec, Scape
3. Professor David Mosey - Emeritus Professor of Construction Law, King’s College London
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:20 PM
End of morning remarks
🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch and networking
Info: Maxwell Library, first floor
🕑: 01:20 AM - 01:25 AM
Welcome back and opening remarks
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:55 PM
Keynote speaker
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:45 PM
Delivering world-class projects - Sponsored by Infrastructure Matters
Info: Speakers: 1. Beth West - Executive Advisor, Ramboll
2. Clinton Leeks - Delivery Expert, Major Projects
3. Roger Bailey - Chief Technical Officer, Tideway,
4. Steve Lomas - Managing Director of Banking & Investments, National Wealth Fund
🕑: 02:45 AM - 03:00 PM
Refreshments break
Info: Maxwell Library, first floor
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Delivering the Data Centre, AI and Innovation Revolution: The Skills Challenge
Info: Speakers: 1. Alison Norrish - Director, Arup
2. Mark Farmer - Founder and board Executive, Cast Consultancy & Construction Leadership
Council, People & Skills Lead
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:20 PM
Fireside chat
Info: Milda Manomaityte - CEO, ACE
🕑: 04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing remarks
🕑: 04:30 PM
Conference Close
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
IET London: Savoy Place, 2 Savoy Place, London, United Kingdom
GBP 180.00 to GBP 264.00
